Sports

Auburn University Marching Band’s game day impact

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | December 2

Everyone is well aware of the Auburn University Marching Band, but we don't always recognize the range of its impact on the university and its athletics. Not only does the AUMB create an electric atmosphere in the student section and perform at halftime of every football game but it also provides the soundtrack for many of your favorite Auburn events.

A new era on the Plains: Everything you need to know about Alex Golesh, Auburn's 33rd head coach

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | December 1

Ever since Gus Malzahn left the Plains in 2020, Auburn’s football program has been looking for a long-term answer at head coach, and today marked the start of Alex Golesh’s chance to be that solution for the Tigers.

From Tampa to The Plains: Auburn hires USF's Alex Golesh as 33rd head coach

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 30

After four weeks of an extensive search, Alex Golesh has been hired as Auburn football’s next head coach, according to multiple reports. A flight from Auburn University Regional Airport left for Tampa this morning. Golesh will be introduced as the Tigers’ 33rd head coach tomorrow.

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A heartbreaking loss in the Iron Bowl ends the season for 2025 Auburn football

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | November 30

Despite an inspiring second-half comeback, the Auburn Tigers fell short to the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-20 in the 90th Iron Bowl last night.

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Tigers can't overcome early deficit in 27-20 defeat to Crimson Tide

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 30

Auburn falls to Alabama 27-20, marking the Crimson Tide’s sixth consecutive victory over the Tigers and their third straight inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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Tide dries up: looking ahead at the 90th Iron Bowl

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | November 29

Saturday night will bring to fruition the moment Auburn and Alabama fans alike have been waiting for all season long: the 90th annual Iron Bowl.

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Plainsman Picks: Iron Bowl

By Sports Staff | November 29

This Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Auburn Tigers will take on the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide in the final game of the season, where a win will qualify Auburn for a bowl game, and a loss puts an end to the 2025 season. Here's how our sports staff thinks it's going to go down.

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Get to Know: Alabama

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | November 28

As the Auburn Tigers are set to take on rival No. 10 Alabama Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium, they are looking to secure a bowl game and win their first matchup with the Tide since 2019. But it’s the Crimson Tide who arguably have more to play for.

Second half surge pushes Auburn past St John's

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | November 26

No. 21 Auburn defeated No. 14 St. John's tonight, 85-74, in another game of the Players Era Tournament out in Las Vegas. The victory was sealed by an impressive 55-point second half to overtake the Red Storm.

No. 7 Michigan blows out Auburn 102-72 in Las Vegas

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 25

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

Sweet 16 rematch: Auburn & Michigan set for Tuesday night clash

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | November 25

Just a day after No. 22 Auburn faces off against the Oregon Ducks, the Tigers are scheduled to take on No. 7 Michigan.

Pettiford shines as Auburn hands Oregon first loss

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | November 24

Coach Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers managed to secure a hard-fought 84–73 victory over the Oregon Ducks, marking the Ducks' first loss of the new season.

Auburn's defense dominates UTSA, moves to 7-0

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | November 24

The Auburn Tigers continued their perfect start to the season in dominant fashion after defeating the UTSA Roadrunners 59–42 on Monday afternoon.

Auburn intends to make its presence known in its Players Era Tournament debut.

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | November 24

Tonight, the Auburn Tigers (4–1) will look to pick up a victory against the Oregon Ducks (4–0) in Las Vegas before facing a gauntlet to open conference play.

Deuce is loose: Knight ties program TD record in debut rout

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 22

Freshman five-star quarterback Deuce Knight made his first start for the orange and blue and didn’t waste time making his mark, leading the Tigers to a 62–17 victory over Mercer.

Auburn faces Mercer with bowl eligibility on the line

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | November 21

Coming off their bye week, the Auburn Tigers are set to face the Mercer Bears of the Southern Conference on Saturday afternoon at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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Auburn off to best start since 2008 after defeating Rutgers

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | November 21

In a match that came down to the wire, the Auburn Tigers came out on top of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to make it to 6-0, a feat they have accomplished since the 2008-2009 season.

Auburn bounces back with a dominant win at home 112-66

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 19

Auburn takes down Jackson State in a strong showing on the plains by a score of 112-66 and making it a complete team effort with nine different players having five or more points and five of them achieving double digits. The Tigers offense exploded getting their highest points mark since 2019.

Auburn hosts Jackson State in non-conference matchup

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | November 19

Auburn men’s basketball returns to Neville Arena on Wednesday night, hosting Jackson State in a non-conference matchup set for 8 p.m. CST on SEC Network.

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Freshman phenomenon: Coulibaly fuels Auburn’s best start in a decade

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | November 18

Auburn women’s basketball is off to its strongest start in nearly a decade, moving to 5-0 after grinding out a 69-65 win over Georgia State on Monday night at Neville Arena.